Friday, December 21, 2012
The snow that fell on Thursday changed back into rain, but the wind gusts were around 40 MPH.
There was snow that fell in Channahon, Minooka and Shorewood, but no one claimed to see blizzard conditions. The National Weather Service in Romeoville predicted the following overnight Thursday into Friday: "Patchy, blowing snow and a slight chance of snow," it stated. "Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%." By Friday, the chance of snow wears off by 10 a.m. The temperature will hover around 25 degrees and the winds will remain quite high. For a full forecast, click here. Want the latest in breaking news throughout Will County? Sign up for our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Thundersnow means higher snow accumulations when the storm hits our area
Those of us following the weather predicting our first significant snowfall on Thursday knew the area would first be hit with rain. In fact, the National Weather Service forecast mentions rain first for the Channahon-Minooka area. "Rain (is) likely, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight," the forecast states. Locally, the NWS is based in Romeoville. A second forecast, from the Northern Illinois Storm Chaser Forecasting Facebook page predicts thundersnow. "Intense thundersnow will boost rates and totals over the area," the status states. "Chicago metro could get 3 inches south to 6 north all being blown around by 60 mph winds." The page says the event will be short in duration. By Thursday, the NWS forecast includes …
Friday, January 20, 2012
With the roads backing up and the snow getting deeper, the only thing to do is to take photos of the snow.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
An Illinois Department of Transportation website allows motorists to see which roads are clear of ice and snow and which aren't. A new Patch feature lets drivers look at live traffic via Mapquest.
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the entire Chicago-area and is forecasting three to five inches of snow fall for Channahon and Minooka today. The Illinois Department of Transportation, meanwhile, has launched a new Getting Around Illinois website, which is designed to give area motorists a glimpse into snowy or icy road conditions around the state. You can also look at live traffic conditions near and around the area via Mapquest in one of Patch's newest features by clicking here for Channahon and here for Minooka. Below are some safety tips for driving in the snow or ice from the Weather Channel: Driving safely on icy roads If your rear wheels skid... If your front wheels skid... If you get stuck...
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Check out the top stories from Patch sites in your area.
Check out the top stories from Patch sites in your area: Stranded Motorists Rescued Last Night; Many Roads Still Impassable Yorkville Congregational UCC Hosts Stranded Motorists Police: Bolingbrook Man Arrested After 15 Kilos of Cocaine Found in Van Lemont High School Has Something to Cheer About Brothers Opening New Italian Restaurant in Familiar Spot
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Check out the top stories from nearby communities.
Here are the top stories from Patches in your area: The Blizzard Begins: Residents Hurry Home as Snow Starts to Fall Plowful Storm Update: Missing Oswego Teenager Found in Western Illinois Plainfield Man Charged with Arson in Van Fire Family of Dead Cop: 'Daughter Was Just the Apple of His Eye'
But snow is slated to continue until 3 p.m.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
We want to see what it looks like in your neighborhood. Send photos to Dawn Aulet. I will post all the snow, stranded cars and buried backyards I receive. Please include your name and the name of your neighborhood or the location where the photo was taken. Then watch for the Blizzard 2011 photo gallery.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Check out our daily video highlighting the top stories in your area.
National Weather Service: Don't Drive Tonight Unless It's Worth Putting Your Life at Risk Bolingbrook Police Officer Dies in Oswego Township Single Car Crash Sunday Hughes Files Write-In Paperwork for District 113A School Board Election Football: Ivanisevic Gets His Kicks in Kansas
Follow this checklist to survive the pending blizzard.
Getting ready for a winter storm can be as stressful as the storm itself. There are so many details to pay attention to. However, when it comes to disaster preparedness, the devil is in the details. The best advice is to think about what each of us needs within our own home and family in order to function safely for a few days. Then we make sure we have those things at hand. The American Red Cross offers a detailed checklist for winter storms. Here is a synopsis of their checklist, plus a few of our own ideas. To learn more about getting ready for a storm, click on www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/WinterStorms.pdf to view the "Be Red Cross Ready Winter Storm Safety Checklist."
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
About 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected over the course of Tuesday, the National Weather Service says.
A half-inch of snow fell overnight, according to the National Weather Service, and another 2 to 4 inches is expected during the day today. The chance of snow Tuesday is 100 percent and 50 percent tonight, the NWS forecast says. Temperatures will drop to about 18 Tuesday night, and wind will pick up to about 10 to 15 mph. There's also about a 20 percent chance of snow Wednesday, with temps sinking to the single digits on Wednesday night. Is your car winter travel ready? Here are some items that should be checked, according to the Illinois State Police: Source: Illinois State Police For more winter safety driving tips visit the Illinois State Police Web site.
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10:37 am on Thursday, March 14, 2013
Well it just doesn't seem like they forecasted correctly. Again! A dusting on the lawn and windy but? ??? more ›